Movie posters are a fun way for students to boil down the most important aspects of a novel. After reading Underground to Canada, students will create a movie poster that showcases the setting, characters and a chosen scene or overarching themes of the story. Students can include the title and author of the book, a catchy tagline, and a "critic's review" informing the audience why they should go to see the movie and briefly describing the compelling story.
To make this a class assignment, consider giving each student a different chapter or scene to focus on. When students complete their posters, they can be printed out and hung in the classroom. Students should be prepared to present on the choices they made during the creation process.
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Objective: Create a "Movie Poster" for the book Underground to Canada.
Student Instructions:
Encourage collaboration by organizing a peer review where students give each other feedback on their movie posters. This builds critical thinking and communication skills while helping students refine their work before presenting.
Model and discuss what helpful feedback looks like, focusing on both positive comments and specific suggestions for improvement. This ensures students are respectful and purposeful in their reviews.
Assign partners or small groups so every student has an audience for their work. Varied perspectives help students see their posters through different eyes.
Provide a simple checklist with prompts like: Did the poster include a compelling scene? Is the tagline engaging? Structured tools help students stay focused and give meaningful input.
Give students a chance to update their posters after the review. This step empowers students to take ownership of their learning and produce their best work.
To create a movie poster project for 'Underground to Canada,' have students read the novel, then design posters that highlight key settings, characters, and themes. Encourage them to include the book’s title, author, a catchy tagline, and a short 'critic's review.' Assign each student a different scene or chapter for variety, and let them present their posters to the class.
Creative ideas include focusing on pivotal scenes, using quotes as taglines, adding symbolic imagery, or designing posters from a character’s perspective. Students can also incorporate a short review and choose unique color schemes or fonts to reflect the novel’s tone.
Students should include the book’s title and author, main characters, a memorable scene or theme, a catchy slogan or tagline, and a brief 'critic’s review.' Visual elements like imagery relevant to the story and creative layouts can make the poster stand out.
Assess posters based on creativity, accuracy in depicting the story, inclusion of required elements (title, author, tagline, review), and the student’s explanation of design choices. Consider using a rubric to ensure fairness and clarity.
You can find movie poster templates online through educational resource sites or by searching for free classroom templates. Some lesson platforms offer customizable poster formats to help students get started quickly.